This summer has been one adventure after another, in the best way. But now that the summer is so close to wrapping up, we’re definitely looking forward to things calming down!
One way we like to recenter after a busy season is a light reset. We typically do this through little habit shifts, which are especially helpful when our schedules start to return to normal again. This can look like reducing sugar or caffeine (or whatever calls to you) or adding more green smoothies into your routine.
Drinking more green smoothies is generally our go-to, so this week we’re spotlighting one of our summertime favorites: this Strawberry Basil Smoothie. If you’ve never paired strawberries and basil in a recipe, then you’re in for a real treat!
This bright smoothie is loaded with vitamin C, leafy greens for fiber, and beets for iron. One sip and we swear you’ll feel like a new person!
On a side (but important) note, recipe isn’t cleanse-friendly. It actually falls into our 80:20 category because of the strawberries.
Which raises a question we get a lot: Why do we eliminate strawberries during the cleanse?
The answer is strawberries are actually a common allergen. A strawberry sensitivity might appear as stomach distress, skin issues, breathing trouble, and hay fever-like symptoms (like a cough, runny nose, or red itchy eyes). That’s why we keep them off our plates during the cleanse.
In a nutshell, if you’re between cleanses right now, this is your smoothie. But if you’re cleansing and you have strawberries in your fridge, pop them into the freezer to save them for after the cleanse. They’ll be perfect for this recipe when you’re finished!
With summer smoothie love,
The Conscious Cleanse Team
Strawberry Basil Smoothie
Yield: 1 Quart
Ingredients:
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 6-8 ice cubes
- 1 cup strawberries, leaves intact
- 1 banana
- 15 fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 medium beet, peeled
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions:
In a high speed blender combine almond milk, ice, strawberries, banana, basil, spinach, beet, and chia seeds and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
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